As an amendment to motion S6M-16511 in the name of Kate Forbes (Protecting the Powers of the Scottish Parliament), leave out from “, which sets” to end and insert “; recognises the fundamental importance of the UK internal market to Scotland’s businesses, investment and jobs, given that trade with the rest of the UK accounts for over 60% of Scotland’s total exports, worth over £52 billion annually; believes that the integrity of the UK internal market is essential to economic stability, consumer confidence and business certainty across Scotland; notes that the Scottish Government has consistently failed to make effective use of the extensive powers already devolved to the Scottish Parliament by presiding over declining public service performance and failing to roll out devolved benefits on time; further notes that, rather than constructively engaging with the opportunities afforded by devolution, the Scottish National Party administration has prioritised constitutional grievance over delivering for the people of Scotland, and condemns the Scottish Government for its attacks on the powers of the Scottish Parliament through its leaking of crucial policies to the press before being announced to the Parliament, passing legislation that bypasses proper parliamentary scrutiny and failing to answer questions from parliamentarians about important topics that are in the public interest.”
Result 28 for, 74 against, 17 abstained, 10 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Alba Party
No Party Affiliation
Independent
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, February 17, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lochhead, Angus Robertson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Result 73 for, 47 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Result 23 for, 97 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote Vote Defeated